Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Western Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Tomatillos
मीठी चेरी
In German
Tomatillos
Süße Kirsche
In French
Tomatilles
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Tomatillos
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Cereja doce
In Polish
Tomatillos
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Tomatillos
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Physaleae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry
Care of Tomatillo and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.